Gardiren is the principal settlement of Nephshire on the northern frontier of Kaldor. It lies on the eastern bank of the fast-moving River Shem, twenty leagues north of Tashal. Vast forests claimed by the Taelda barbarians extend north and east to the Sorkin Mountains. These rich forests and centuries of trade with Azadmere have been sources of great wealth for Clan Curo, a wealthy and ancient clan... [click here for more]

Telen is a partially walled town on the Thard River. The capital of Telen District and Coranan Province, its impressive citadel is the headquarters of the Coranan Legion. The town’s population has tripled in the last century, making it the third-largest settlement in the Republic after Coranan and Shiran.
The Telen Castle article describes the settlement’s history, government,... [click here for more]

The Innkeepers' Guild has a monopoly over the operation of inns and taverns. The masters of this guild are mostly well-respected and influential guildsmen, partly because of the high profile of their establishments in a community, and not least because of the covert links between some masters and the Lia Kavair (Thieves' Guild).
This article covers the following:
Inns, Taverns, Hostels
Structure... [click here for more]

Wilderness Region
This article describes the history, wildlife, and geography of the areas surrounding Tontury Lake, Hârn's second largest after Lake Benath. The lake and surrounding wilderness help form the eastern frontier of the Kingdom of Kaldor. Its watershed includes the densely forested Valdrun, the ruins of the ancient kingdom of Darlen, and the vast Ilmen Marsh, home to the... [click here for more]

Ilme is a Bestiary article.
The Ilme are a strange race of mere-dragons, among the most unique and mysterious of the intelligent races on Hârn. The Ilme have an ancient culture with a complex language and a deep mythology. They bear some likeness to their great dragon cousins, and many a reported tale of dragonkind was almost certainly really an Ilme encounter, but there are significant differences.... [click here for more]

Noron's Keep is an isolated stronghold near the source of the Kald River in the Sorkin Mountains. The keep is held by Noron, one of the semi-divine creatures known as Pradeyalkri. Noron is held in awe by the Taeldan tribesmen who live in the surrounding wilderness, and an implacable foe of the Gargun (Hârnic orcs) whose colonies are found in the mountains nearby. Noron and his sons are known... [click here for more]

Gelimo is the best known remnant of the Henge Culture that flourished on Melderyn and the surrounding isles about 3,500 years ago. The five concentric rings of stones stand on a wide expanse of heath overlooking the rocky west coast of Melderyn. The remote, mysterious site is home to a chantry of Fyvrian mages, who benefit from the enhancing effect the stone rings have on their magic.
The Gelimo... [click here for more]

Qualdris is a prosperous and important settlement in the south of the Kingdom of Kaldor and is the seat of the Earl of Osel. Earl Sedris Meleken comes from one of the oldest and proudest families in the kingdom. He has been away from the castle for almost a year, searching for a murderer. The castle is being governed by his wife in his absence.
The Qualdris Castle article describes the town's history,... [click here for more]

Kiban is the second largest settlement in the Kingdom of Kaldor and the principal seat of Clan Dariune, the Earls of Balim. Kiban was a small agricultural castle town not many years ago but is now an emerging center of trade, especially in weapons and jewelry from the dwarven Kingdom of Azadmere. Earl Troda Dariune is Kaldor's Chancellor of the Exchequer and a cousin of the king. He has powerful allies,... [click here for more]

Shiran is Hârn’s smallest city. Located on the north bank of the Thard River near Lake Benath, it is the second-largest settlement in the Thardic Republic and capital of Shiran Province, one of six in the Republic. Shiran is one of the Republic’s economic and cultural centers. The city has a reputation for corruption and hedonism and is known throughout Hârn as the “City... [click here for more]

Heru Keep occupies a strategic location in the Kingdom of Kaldor, sitting on the road between Olokand and Tashal and controlling the only crossing of the Shem River south of Gardiren. The settlement is part of the fief of the Earl of Osel and is held for him by his constable, Sir Bereden Pawade, a skilled administrator who has dramatically increased the revenue of the estate. The town itself, although... [click here for more]

Fort Taztos is an outpost of the Ramala Legion of the Thardic Republic. It sits on the Salt Route that links the western Hârnic realms with the kingdoms of the east. The fort has a permanent garrison of 100 (75 infantry and 25 cavalry), which is hopelessly inadequate for their appointed task of patrolling the huge Athul wilderness. Taztos may have the most skilled troops in the Thardic army and... [click here for more]

Kanday is a feudal kingdom in southwestern Hârn. This edition is major expansion of the original kingdom article.
Kanday is an exciting kingdom for your Hârn campaign. Characters could become involved in the border skirmishes between the Checkered Shield and Copper Hook, explore the Ternu Heath seeking a lost city, or immerse themselves in court intrigue in Dyrisa.
Additional locations... [click here for more]

Hyen: An imposing keep on Rethem's border with Kanday, Hyen is held by the Order of the Copper Hook, an Agrikan fighting order. Hyen and its surrounding manors are all that remain of the order's once-extensive lands in southern Rethem, the rest having been lost to them a generation ago during Ezar's War. The Copper Hook never recognized the treaty that ended that war and its members continue to raid... [click here for more]

Kustan is located in the Peran wilderness at the northern terminus of the road known as the Scarlet Ribbon. The site contains a ruined Corani Empire fort, numerous barrow graves, and the village of Kus, home to the Rathiri Kuroba tribe. Kustan is the site of the annual tribal moot of the Kubora, a powerful warrior nation.
The Kustan article describes the history and present situation of the site... [click here for more]

Heroth is a castle and small town held by the Earl of Heroth in the Kingdom of Kanday. The largest settlement in Noreashire, Heroth is located at an important crossroads just three leagues west of the Thardic Republic and seven leagues south of the Kingdom of Rethem. The castle and its surrounding manors occupy a clearing in the center of the Forest of Narath, a relatively pristine wilderness and royal... [click here for more]

Menekod is a one of the most important defensive positions in western Hârn. Sometimes called the key to the Kingdom of Kanday, it is held by the Order of the Checkered Shield, a fighting order of Larani, the goddess of chivalry and battle. The Checkered Shield is one of the finest military forces on Hârn and is engaged in ongoing conflict with the Order of the Copper Hook, a fighting order... [click here for more]

Dyrisa is the second largest settlement in the Kingdom of Kanday and the principal seat of King Andasin IV and the royal House of Kand. The town prospers from its position on the road between Aleath and Coranan, two of Hârn's largest towns. The area around Dyrisa was sacred to the Ariathe tribe and is the site of many barrow graves.
The Dyrisa article describes the town's history, government,... [click here for more]

Gythrun is the third largest of the mainland settlements in the Kingdom of Melderyn. It is the principal seat of the Earl of Biren and the center of economic activity for Birenshire. The town is a major stopover for caravans on the Nuem Trail and attracts significant maritime trade. For both moral and economic reasons, Gythrun has found itself embroiled in the Solora Crusade, a campaign of subjugation... [click here for more]

Nurisel is the second-largest settlement on the island of Melderyn and is the principal seat of the Earl of Nurisel. The settlement has a well-deserved reputation as a center of learning. Earl Sunoril Thabel is an insightful, intelligent man with a reputation for coldness and formality. He is an influential advisor to the King of Melderyn.
The Nurisel Castle article describes the town's... [click here for more]

Telumar is an Earthmaster site located in the gap between the Sorkin and Anadel mountains on the northern edge of the Kingdom of Melderyn in southeast Hârn. The site is the location of one of the most curious phenomena known to those who study the arcane lore of Hârn.
The site contains five buildings from the Earthmaster era, many of which were damaged and partially covered by a landslide... [click here for more]

Thay is the second-largest city in the Kingdom of Melderyn in southeast Hârn. The city is the dominant economic force in northern Melderyn, both as as a busy seaport and the terminus of one of the major trade routes of eastern Hârn. It is the closest port on the Hârnic mainland to the Lythian continent.
Thay offers game masters many opportunities, both as the site of urban intrigue... [click here for more]

Harden is the principal northern fortress of the mainland holdings of the Kingdom of Melderyn. The castle is strategically placed along the Genin Trail and holds a commanding position on the Horka River. Once the economic center of the region, Harden had declined since the founding of the city of Thay two centuries ago. Harden was once the capital of the Kingdom of Elorinar and is now the seat of the... [click here for more]

Cherafir is the capital city and principal port of the Kingdom of Melderyn. The city is well fortified and its strong citadel is the main residence of the king. Known as the “Mages’ City,” Cherafir is seen by most as a bizarre anomaly, prone to strange happenings and inhabited by weird entities. While largely fictitious, this reputation is promoted by the inhabitants. Cherafir is... [click here for more]

Zynholm is a fortified thran held by Clan Saargax from Orbaal’s King Alegar II. Melvold Saargax, the current valhakar (clan leader) is stern and demanding to the Ivinian clans that owe him tribute and a harsh overlord to the oppressed Jarin population.
The Zynholm Thran article describes the settlement’s history, government, religion, and economics, and provides details for some... [click here for more]

Chyrefal is the principal settlement of the island of Ikom and shire moot of Melderyn’s Ikoshire. The majestic castle town is home to Hârn’s premier Odivshe chantry, an ancient megalith circle, and a gigantic haunted burial tumulus. The sheltered harbor is home to a large fishing fleet and the annual spring seafarers’ fair attracts boats from all over eastern Hârn. Chyrefal... [click here for more]

Menio is the heart of a wealthy barony in northeastern Melderyn. The economy is driven by the pottery trade. The many kilns of the Potters' Guild are fed by barges of charcoal and the smell of smoke is everywhere. Poul Morezyn, the young baron, ignores his responsibility to govern his fief and is rapidly emptying the coffers it took his father years to fill. His mother and his liege hope that marriage... [click here for more]

Moleryn is the capital of the Thardic Republic’s Ramala Province and the seat of the provincial magistrate and marshal. It is also the headquarters of the Ramala Legion and houses two of its eight companies. Moleryn sits on the Salt Route, the main corridor for trade between western and eastern Hârn, and prospers as an important trading center.
The Moleryn Castle article describes... [click here for more]

Minilaous is a keep and barony southwest of the Kandian city of Aleath. The keep is nestled atop the high cliffs of Mercia Bay. The region has a rich heritage, arising from a mix of cultures. The area was decimated during the Theocracy of Tekhos but emerged as an independent kingdom before becoming part of the Kingdom of Kanday. The barony is held by Baroness Iala Pesirias, the only female tenant-in-chief... [click here for more]

The Jarin people were the first human inhabitants of Hârn. Many of the barbarian tribes of Hârn are of Jarin blood and small pockets of civilized Jarin can be found in Evael (kingdom of the elves) and Azadmere (land of the dwarves). Most civilized Jarin, however, live in the Kingdom of Orbaal, where they struggle under the rule of the Ivinian vikings who invaded northern Hârn during... [click here for more]

Misyn is a wooded plain on the northeast shore of Lake Benath in central Hârn. The region has a unique geography that is not found elsewhere on Hârn. The god Ilvir, principal deity of the Jarin people and lord-creator of the strange creatures known as Ivashu, is said to dwell at Araka-Kalai and Misyn is sometimes described as his kingdom. The only permanent settlement in Misyn is Ochrynn,... [click here for more]

Benevolence, compassion, and industriousness are the hallmarks of the Order of the Balm of Joy, the female clerical order of the Peonian Church. Serving as both complement and counterpoint to the all-male Irreproachable Order, the sisters of the Balm of Joy contribute to the root mission of the Peonian Church in ways that are more secular and temporal than spiritual and dogmatic. The chief aim of the... [click here for more]

Ochrynn is a religious community dedicated to Ilvir, one of the Hârnic deities. The abbey is just a half league northwest of the Pit of Araka-Kalai, the home of Ilvir and an important pilgrimage destination. Ochrynn is the only civilized human settlement in the Misyn region and its clerics are involved in supplying Ivashu, bizarre and often dangerous creatures created by Ilvir, to the Pamesani... [click here for more]

Anisha is a site of Earthmaster origin at the northern end of Direna Lake in the Felsha Mountains. The site’s environs are quite heavily forested but the visible buildings seem well preserved. There are extensive passages beneath these structures. The ranges of three gargun nations intersect in the vicinity of Anisha. With Araka-Kalai, home to the god Ilvir, not far to the north, the Direna Valley... [click here for more]

Araka-Kalai is the dwelling of the god Ilvir. Located in the isolated Misyn region, the site's dominant feature is a huge limestone sinkhole known as the Pit of Araka-Kalai. An ancient tower stands on a rocky island in the Pit, surrounded by a liquefied, fermenting sludge with a stench that puts to shame all other offensive smells. Beneath this crumbling tower, in dank, endless caverns, the Accursed... [click here for more]

Arathel is the westernmost major settlement in Orbaal and a favored port for merchants headed through the Sea of Tirpal to the cities of western Hârn. The settlement's rulers, Clan Cyeen, have some Jarin blood and are relatively moderate with their subjects. Valhakar Tursi Cyeen seeks to establish colonies along Hârn’s northern coast.
The Arathel Castle article describes... [click here for more]

Onden is a royal keep in the Kingdom of Chybisa. It is the original holding of Clan Geledoth, the current royal clan, and is held by Balesir Geledoth, Crown Prince of Chybisa. The Chybisan Royal Guard uses Onden as a base of operations. The Marshal of the Guard lives here and the purple and white livery of the Guardsmen is ever-present around the settlement. Related by marriage but potential rivals,... [click here for more]

Menekai is the grim home of the brutal Order of the Red Shadows of Herpa, a fighting order dedicated to the god Agrik, the Emperor of Flame. Under Larga Gydsilen, their coarse and brutish grandmaster, the Red Shadows have exploited the region's mineral wealth to make Menekai one of the richest fiefs in the Kingdom of Rethem.
The Menekai Castle article describes the settlement's history,... [click here for more]

Patrel is the site of the annual gathering of the nomadic Hodiri tribal nation. Located on the woodland plain of Horadir close to the Jebru River, Patrel features the largest natural spring in the area and provides excellent grazing for the tribesmen’s horses.
The Patrel article describes the location's history and current situation. It provides details for the annual tribal gathering... [click here for more]

Trade Route
The Salt Route is the main trail between western and eastern Hârn. The dangerous route crosses the territories of four barbarian nations and countless rivers and streams as it covers the 170 leagues between Coranan in the Thardic Republic and Tashal in the Kingdom of Kaldor. Merchants use the trail throughout the year but most are reluctant to risk its dangers in small groups.... [click here for more]

They said it was impossible to build a bridge across the Guthe Gorge.
The King of Azadmere would never approve, but he was convinced. The site was too remote, but caravans and workers were organized. The wilderness was too dangerous, so mercenaries were hired and a fortified camp built. Then people started to believe it could be done.
That was until the killings started inside the camp. In three... [click here for more]

HârnMaster Magic The Ancient & Esoteric Orders of the Shek-Pvar have existed on Melderyn, the Wizard's Isle, and in other locales of Hârn for at least two thousand years. The six orders are members of the Guild of Arcane Lore.
HârnMaster Magic is compatible with both the second and third editions of HârnMaster.
Mage Character Generation Extensive rules... [click here for more]

Barbarians Expansion
The Kubora are the tribal people who inhabit the Peran wilderness of northwestern Hârn. The civilized folk of western Hârn these ancient, complex people as an unpredictable primal force, as likely to torture a traveler as to welcome them.
This article is numbered Kubora 7-14 and it appends to Kubora 1-6 in HârnMaster Barbarians.
The expansion describes... [click here for more]

Hârn is home to many clerical orders devoted to Agrik, the dark god of war and violence, but none is more mystical than the Order of Herpa the Mace, whose priests are known for their ability to foresee the future with remarkable clarity. Although village soothsayers may claim similar prophetic talents, the Herpans are reputed to gain their powers by feeding the appetites of the V'hir,... [click here for more]

HârnMaster Religion Religion is pervasive is all levels of Hârnic society. The churches are very powerful and influential. No roleplaying campaign is complete without them. HârnMaster Religion is compatible with both the second and third editions of HârnMaster.
Cleric Character generation Extensive rules and background for generating and running a cleric character... [click here for more]

Hârnic Organization
Uthriem Roliri, Brotherhood of the Forest in the Sindarin tongue, is a covert brotherhood of human woodsmen and rangers intent on protecting the wilderness and its wildlife. The group was founded by followers of Siem in the foothills of the Sorkin Mountains in the second century TR as a reaction to the depredations committed by gargun.
The Uthriem Roliri exists... [click here for more]

Barbarians of Hârn
The deep forests of Hârn are home to eighteen tribal nations. Although civilized Hârnians look down on them as backward, most tribesmen have more freedom and leisure time than manorial peasants. However, much of that spare time must be spent sharpening spears and fletching arrows because the tribal wilderness is a more dangerous place than the manor.
Barbarians... [click here for more]

This article describes influential and interesting books and other written works that may be found in a Hârnic campaign.
Different versions of a written work arise when they are translated into a new language/script, or are heavily edited to ensure greater appeal to a specific group. Some versions may omit original material; some add new material. Original and later versions of a book are detailed... [click here for more]

Tournaments is a Military article.
The tournament is a martial sport that demonstrates the strength and skill of a knight in battle. In its present form, it comprises the Melee, in which groups of mounted knights engage in battle on a field, and the Joust, which is a contest between two mounted knights, armed with lance and shield.
Tournaments have been held for as long as feudalism has... [click here for more]